Kane Is Able Appoints Gardner as CEO
Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able Inc. has appointed Michael Gardner its new president and CEO.
He succeeds Pete Westermann.
Gardner was chief development officer for Exel Logistics, where he oversaw strategy, mergers and acquisitions, sales and marketing, and integrated logistics design.
He brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role, including time with Distribution Centers Inc., GATX Logistics and APL Logistics.
“Mike’s extensive background in the industry has been marked by outstanding performance, and he has brought energy, insight and success to the companies and customers he has served throughout his career,” Kane Is Able Chairman Stephen Fraser said in the Jan. 12 announcement.
Kane credited Westermann with playing a key role in the company’s recent growth and nationwide expansion.
“We thank Pete for his countless contributions and establishing the infrastructure for our evolution as a business and our continued success,” Fraser said.
Kane Is Able, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, provides third-party logistics services to manufacturers and retailers, helping them distribute goods throughout the United States.
